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JNP Legal streamlines support workflows with BigHand Workflow Management in the cloud
South Wales firm strengthens operational resilience and simplifies work allocation across four offices with a platform tailored to its needs.
A third of UK law firms unsure their IT would satisfy the SRA, new AspiraCloud research finds ahead of October debate evenings
New research from AspiraCloud has found that a third of firms surveyed are not confident their current IT set-up would hold up to scrutiny from the Solicitors Regulation Authority, particularly around hybrid working.
FormEvo supports Rothera Bray’s post-merger growth with connected legal technology
Legal forms specialist FormEvo has played a key role in Rothera Bray LLP’s move to a connected legal technology ecosystem, supporting greater consistency and scalability across its growing, multi-office operation.
Minerva continues to build Lunch & Learn community with three-city autumn tour
Minerva is extending its community-focused programme into the autumn, bringing legal professionals together across Cardiff, York and Birmingham, as well as the surrounding areas.
Express Solicitors climbs The Lawyer UK 200
The Lawyer UK 200 list of top law firms has been released and personal injury law firm Express Solicitors has improved on its ranking again, coming in at number 60, up four places from 64 in 2025.
From grind firm to freedom firm: How SME law firm leaders can unlock profit and time
The latest episode of Osprey Approach’s Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast explores why many law firm owners work harder without becoming more profitable – and what it takes to build a practice that delivers genuine profit, freedom and sustainability.
Nexa Law named finalist in the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2026
We are delighted to announce that Nexa Law has been named a finalist in the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2026, having been shortlisted for the prestigious Business Enabler of the Year award.
Military noise-induced hearing loss with Hugh James and ARAG
Stephen Webber and Ruth James of Hugh James discuss the progress the firm has made towards achieving settlement of claims for thousands of serving and retired armed servicemen and servicewomen
Evidence, CCTV and telematics: how liability disputes in RTA claims are changing
For claims professionals, the traditional road traffic accident (RTA) liability dispute is changing. What might once have depended predominantly on two competing accounts can now involve dashcam recordings, CCTV, vehicle telematics, smartphone footage, digital photographs and a growing range of other data.
Landmark research to reveal what the future holds for the Welsh legal sector
A major research project examining the challenges, ambitions and priorities of Welsh law firms will give the sector its first opportunity to see the findings when the Welsh Legal Sector Transformation Report 2026 is unveiled in Cardiff next month.
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Regulate sole practices on evidence, not turnover
For a sole practice, the SRA’s plan that I cannot hold a compliance role if my firm has more than £600,000 of turnover is not a measure of risk. It is a ceiling on growth.
Is Google becoming pay-to-play for law firms?
For years, law firms have been told that SEO is the long-term alternative to paying for every click. That principle hasn’t disappeared but search results have changed significantly.
Material information and the case for intelligent client onboarding
Upfront information means work traditionally undertaken after an offer is accepted will need to happen earlier. And that fundamentally changes the role of client onboarding.
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